scoooby slayer Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 just a curiosity i am looking at buying a new car and carbon fibre look wheels would set it off. there volk ce28 wheels and im wondering if anyone knows a wheel refurb company that would spray/powdercoat them to look like carbon fibre for me ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 You can't spray or powder coat to look like carbon it's impossible. Search carbon dipping it's the only way you can do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I have some tartan paint left over here if it is of any use to you?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossco Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I dont think carbon paint exists! You could get an artist to airbrush a carbon effect on. You could try and vinyl wrap them and lacquer over it. Short of that you could also get the wheels skinned in carbon but im not sure what effect this would have on balance etc. Can't think of any other ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 (edited) Water Transfer Printing is your answer http://www.wickedcoatings.co.uk Edited August 27, 2012 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I have carbon paint. It is next to my bucket of angle grinder sparks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I have some tartan paint left over here if it is of any use to you?? If I pay postage can you send me this please? I've heard it's like rocking horse poo these days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I dont think carbon paint exists! You could get an artist to airbrush a carbon effect on. You could try and vinyl wrap them and lacquer over it. Short of that you could also get the wheels skinned in carbon but im not sure what effect this would have on balance etc. Can't think of any other ways. None of those would work. It would take an artist sooooo many hours by the time he's handed you the bill you could have purchased carbon wheels plus no artist could get the look perfect. Wrap would not last 5mins even with a top coat and skinning again won't be cost affective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 If I pay postage can you send me this please? I've heard it's like rocking horse poo these days! As soon as I fix my skirting board ladder I'll climb up and get it for you mate. I'm nearly sure it's in there behind the spirt level bubbles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Water Transfer Printing is your answer http://www.wickedcoatings.co.uk Known as carbon dipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossco Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 None of those would work. It would take an artist sooooo many hours by the time he's handed you the bill you could have purchased carbon wheels plus no artist could get the look perfect. Wrap would not last 5mins even with a top coat and skinning again won't be cost affective I wouldnt have expect any of them to work ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Known as carbon dipping Here at Wicked Coatings we specialise in hydro-graphic printing, also known as carbon dipping, camo dipping, custom dipping, hydro-graphics and water transfer printing. It is also less commonly referred to as immersion printing, liquid printing, curved coating printing or 3D printing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 As soon as I fix my skirting board ladder I'll climb up and get it for you mate. I'm nearly sure it's in there behind the spirt level bubbles. I've got a left handed hammer if you'd like to borrow it to fix the skirting board ladder? At least that's one thing ticked off my wish list now just to find some pidgeons milk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I wouldnt have expect any of them to work ;-) Well played and fair do's ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 my mates got carbon dipped wheels on his e92 m3 rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Here at Wicked Coatings we specialise in hydro-graphic printing, also known as carbon dipping, camo dipping, custom dipping, hydro-graphics and water transfer printing. It is also less commonly referred to as immersion printing, liquid printing, curved coating printing or 3D printing.[/quote I've had dealings with this company, you need to call and check the dimensions of the item you require dipping will fit there baths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bossco Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 my mates got carbon dipped wheels on his e92 m3 rep Any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Here at Wicked Coatings we specialise in hydro-graphic printing, also known as carbon dipping, camo dipping, custom dipping, hydro-graphics and water transfer printing. It is also less commonly referred to as immersion printing, liquid printing, curved coating printing or 3D printing. I've had dealings with this company, you need to call and check the dimensions of the item you require dipping will fit there baths Same as you'd do with any WTP company, i haven't used these guys but gave them as an example for the OP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Any pics? Look on the wicked coatings website for pics of wheels with all sorts of different prints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 carbon dipping mate, am waiting for a shop near me to get the ball rolling so we can advertise some options.. they just need to get the finished product better as if now they still need some practice as its a new venture for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraD06 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 The finish looks amazing here. Was looking into this ages ago myself, would be interested to see how anyone gets on with theirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoooby slayer Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 sweet carbon dipped wheels it is, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephendjb Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I thought Ibrar was doing this now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrar Jabbar Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I thought Ibrar was doing this now? I have had all the equipement for some time now, just havn't had time to do much with it due to lack of space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Any pics? heres one, he got his done through wicked coatings too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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